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Mercedes-Benz Financial, which has received more than $5 million in lease and loan payments from customers via their mobile phone devices since becoming the first auto finance company to establish that payment channel late last year, is now taking its mobile strategy to the showroom floor to benefit dealers and customers.

Mercedes-Benz Financial today announced that it is putting the Apple iPad into the hands of its dealers, becoming the first automotive finance company to give dealers mobile access to its proprietary point-of-sale dealer system called MB Advantage. In doing so, Mercedes-Benz Financial is one of the first companies to adapt the consumer-oriented iPad as a mobile business tool.

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A recent survey by Jockey International, Inc. asked Americans who they’d most like to bring on a road trip, and George Clooney was named wingman of choice, edging out actor Will Smith. Funnyman Will Ferrell took the third spot, with star athletes Brett Favre, Tom Brady and Derek Jeter rounding out the list.

While Jockey can’t promise you a celebrity co-pilot, this classic American underwear and apparel brand might be able to help you with your ride. To celebrate and promote its popular Jockey Classics collection of men’s underwear, Jockey is offering a chance to win a vintage Ford Mustang as part of its Jockey Classic Road Trip tour.

The Jockey Classic Road Trip kicked off with an employee event on May 14 at Jockey headquarters in Kenosha, Wis. and will now proceed to various road trip destinations en route to weekend events in Indiana, Missouri, California, Washington and Iowa.

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MTV2 teams up with radio and TV personality Funkmaster Flex for the latest look at the life of the man behind the turntables. Funk Flex Full Throttle, premiering on Sunday, May 2 at 2pm ET/PT takes viewers along for a high-adrenaline ride as Flex switches lanes from interviewing the hottest names in hip-hop to creating the freshest rides at his car customization shop. Drake will kick off the premiere episode by talking about the whirl-wind experiences he has encountered as the one biggest artists leading in to the release of his freshman album. Other entertainers stopping by the shop to chop it up with Flex this season include Juelz Santana, Fabolous, Mike Epps, Diddy, Swizz Beatz, Nicki Minaj, Young Money, Trey Songz, Jim Jones, Maino, Red Cafe, Jadakiss and Ludacris.

Filmed in Flex’s man cave car shop, viewers will get to know more about one of the biggest names in the car-customization business. Flex and his team make hot rides and create one of a kind works of art. Throughout the season, Flex also hits the road to broadcast from various locations such as hitting the shores of MTV Spring Break 2010, checking out new whips at the New York International Auto Show, hitting the club or helping celebs pick out top-of-the-line dream rides.

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Atlanta’s most established Mercedes-Benz Dealer, RBM of Atlanta, now offers dedicated sales, service and parts for the sought-after Sprinter Commercial Van. Professional Van and Light Truck Magazine voted the Sprinter by Mercedes “Van of the Year 2007,” and it continues to be a popular delivery, supply and passenger transport van with millions sold globally since its introduction.

Sprinter models include a Cargo Van, Passenger Van or a customizable body Cab Chassis. All three commercial van models are powered by a V6 cylinder turbo diesel engine and BlueEFFICIENCY – BlueTEC technology for optimized energy efficiency translating to low C02 emissions and fuel cost savings.

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In less than three years, USAA’s unique online car-buying service has saved America’s military men and women and their families nearly $130 million in total savings on more than 77,000 cars and trucks, providing an average savings of $5,300* off the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP). USAA is now opening its virtual doors to prospective members to show them how much they could save on auto purchases by joining USAA.

Each month more than 170,000 members use the auto-buying site at https://www.usaa.com/carbuying to build a vehicle, find an authorized dealer in their area, lock in a guaranteed price, and secure insurance and financing needs. USAA customers who purchase through the service get a guaranteed, no-haggle price through one of more than 2,000 USAA Certified Dealers.

USAA offers its car-buying service through Zag, a leading provider of online car buying programs for some of the nation’s foremost brands. Previously, only established USAA members could access the group’s car-buying site and lock in the guaranteed price on a vehicle of their choice. Now, as part of USAA’s recent eligibility expansion to include all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who served honorably, the company is allowing prospective members to test drive the service.

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As part of its first foray into NASCAR, Suave® Men™ announced today the Suave Men Head To Head Challenge, pitting the No. 88 Suave Men Chevrolet and driver Kelly Bires against the JR Motorsports No. 7 Chevrolet in a head-to-head competition during the Nationwide Series race in July at Chicagoland Speedway. JR Motorsports owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. issued the challenge to the teams, which will calculate each teams performance at Chicagoland based on a series of performance challenges throughout the weekend. The winning team with best combined times will have a donation made on their behalf to The Dale Jr. Foundation, which supports improving the confidence and education of underprivileged children.

Suave Men, personal care products designed for men, will serve as the primary sponsor of the JR Motorsports No. 88 Chevrolet at Nashville Superspeedway on April 3rd and Chicagoland Speedway on July 9th with driver Kelly Bires.

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American Suzuki Motor Corp. arrives in Manhattan for the global introduction of its 2011 Kizashi Sport at this year’s New York International Auto Show. Offered exclusively on Kizashi GTS and SLS trim levels, Suzuki’s new ‘Sport’ variant of its sleek and sophisticated sport sedan is scheduled to go on sale in the United States this August.

Pricing for the all-new 2011 Kizashi Sport will be announced closer to the vehicle’s arrival in dealer showrooms.

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The Skip Barber Racing School, Long Island Karting Association, Lime Rock Park race track, and the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) are joining together to host a fast-paced, in-your-face racing exhibition to commemorate the opening of the 110th annual NYIAS. The event, which includes demonstrations of Mazda and Lotus sports cars plus 150+ mph racing go karts, takes place on Saturday, April 3 from 9:00 – 10:00 am.

Come watch real race car drivers perform slaloms, emergency braking, and evasive maneuvering techniques in front of the Javits Center. The event will also feature go kart races in various competition categories.

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The 2009 Corvette Atlanta show was the first annual event, and about 150 vintage and late model Corvettes were on display. The 2010 Event, to be held from 10 AM until 3 PM on Saturday, April 10th, will feature Corvettes ranging from the early 1950s to the newest 2010 models.

The news on the “Corvette grapevine” is that the Jim Ellis show was the biggest and best attended Corvette show in north Georgia last year. The 2010 show promises to be bigger because Jim Ellis Chevrolet will be awarding $1,000 to the club who brings the most Corvettes! All Corvette clubs are welcome to attend and compete for the prize.

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Leasing a car requires a car lease insurance for your protection due to the many liabilities attached to it. You can choose from any of the following: basic liability insurance, collision insurance, theft insurance, comprehensive insurance, and gap insurance.

Leasing a car is different from buying because at the end of the lease term, you don’t get to own the car. The car your leasing is under the ownership of the leasing company. So, an auto insurance for a lease car is required because the leasing company would want to make sure that their asset is being protected. This protects you from financial burden in the long run too. Here are five insurance types that you can choose from:

Basic liability insurance

This type of insurance makes it possible for your car to be considered as legal to be on the road. It covers for any damages caused by a driver to other vehicles.

Collision insurance

This insurance pays for the damages sustained by the driver and the car due to a collision with other vehicles or objects such as a tree, a fence or wall.

Theft insurance

A theft insurance is intended to shoulder expenses that may be incurred because of theft or vandalism. This also includes impound fees and other related expenses due to theft such as the repair of broken windows.

Comprehensive insurance

This type of coverage is an extensive one because it is an insures the car due to incidents other than collision. Incidents such as flood, fire, strikes from animals, storms, hurricanes, vandalism and other forms of disasters that happen even when off the road.

Gap insurance

This car insurance is additional coverage that is in-charge of paying for the difference between what your other insurer pays should your car be considered as totaled and the amount you owe to a leasing company for the leased car. Generally, a car dealer would purchase a master policy from one car insurance company that would cover all of its leased cars. You car dealer would then charge you with a gap waiver. Should your car get totaled, then there is no need for you to pay the car dealer of the gap amount.

Leasing a car is good option, yet you need to comply with certain requirements. And, one of which is a car lease insurance. It does not only work as an advantage to your car dealer, but it is beneficial to you as well. So, be prepared at all times. Come up with a good choice of car insurance. To help you in having good and sound judgment in choosing for this kind of insurance, be sure to ask for cheap auto insurance quotes from various insurance companies before purchasing any.